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Community Development Financial Institutions in Tennessee
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While the federal government does not provide grants for starting or growing small businesses, one of the mechanisms in place to promote small business growth and economic development is the Community Development Financial Institution Fund managed by the US Department of the Treasury.
Community Development Financial Institutions fall into four categories:
- Community Development Loan Funds
- Community Development Credit Unions
- Community Development Banks - Including Thrifts and Holding Companies
- Community Development Venture Capital Funds
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Affordable Housing Resources, Inc.
Nashville
Appalachian Fund for Growth II, LLC
Chattanooga
Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise, Inc.
Chattanooga
Church Koinonia Federal Credit Union
CHATTANOOGA
D.C.C.D. Corporation
Decaturville
First State Development Corp.
Union City
Nashville Housing Fund, Inc.
Nashville
Pinnacle Community Development, Inc.
Nashville
TMA Development Corporation
Memphis
United Housing, Inc.
Memphis
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The SBA is dedicated to lend a hand to the service people in America and directly links with the Patriot Express Loan for veterans who desire to initiate their own business and want to start commercial activities. The SBA also plays a role in encouraging growth and job creation during the process, which is an indispensable part to support economic prosperity.
Community Development Financial Institutions
Community Development Financial Institutions are basically financial institutions who possess the ability to provide credit and financial services to underserved industries and communities.
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